<p>This Trois-Rivières Amphitheater Competition proposal by <a href="http://www.architem.ca/">Architem</a> takes its inspiration from the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/modern-green-us-canada-border-crossing-by-julie-snow-architects/">Canada</a>. Constructed from multiple layers of perforated metal, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/neo-solar-power-headquarters-has-a-striking-blue-folded-facade/">3-D façade</a> literally looks like ripples ambling over a calm river. The origami-inspired double skin prevents excess solar gain and allows <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sun-tracker-skylights-pump-daylight-indoors/">daylight</a> to flood the theater when not in use, creating a waving effect that has all kinds of practical, sustainable applications.</p>

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The amphitheater is a day-lit, airy dream.

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The design takes its inspiration from the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec.

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The facade allows plenty of daylight and ventilation, while preventing excess solar gain.

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In addition to the theater, the building has a cafe, a hall for functions, and administrative offices.

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The building acts as a conduit between the city and the river park.

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The building has two faces: a more formal geometric face viewed from the city, and a dynamic, wavy face viewed from the river.

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This Trois-Rivières Amphitheater Competition proposal by Architem takes its inspiration from the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada. Constructed from multiple layers of perforated metal, the 3-D façade literally looks like ripples ambling over a calm river. The origami-inspired double skin prevents excess solar gain and allows daylight to flood the theater when not in use, creating a waving effect that has all kinds of practical, sustainable applications.